Justice David L. Baker
Justice Baker, Cedar Rapids, was appointed
to the Supreme Court in 2008.
He received
his bachelor's degree in 1975 and law degree in 1979. Following graduation from
law school, Justice Baker worked in the private practice of law for 25 years. In 2005 he was appointed as a district court
judge for the Sixth Judicial District.
Justice Baker was appointed to the Court of Appeals in 2006 where he
served until his appointment to the supreme court.
Justice
Baker is a member of the Linn County, Iowa State and American Bar Associations,
the Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Inns of Court-Mason Ladd Inn
and the Merit Selection Panel for the Northern District of Iowa.
Justice
Baker is married and has two children.
His current term expires December 31, 2010.